diff --git a/.github/workflows/faux-crucible-ci.yaml b/.github/workflows/faux-crucible-ci.yaml
index 201dc1ad..cf09a069 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/faux-crucible-ci.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/faux-crucible-ci.yaml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ on:
   pull_request:
     branches: [ master ]
     paths:
+    - !** # ignore all files other than the ones listed below
     - LICENSE
     - '**.md'
     - .github/workflows/faux-unittest.yaml
diff --git a/.github/workflows/faux-unittest.yaml b/.github/workflows/faux-unittest.yaml
index 8d3f6265..b0a9773b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/faux-unittest.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/faux-unittest.yaml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ on:
   pull_request:
     branches: [ master ]
     paths:
+      - !** # ignore all files other than the ones listed below
       - LICENSE
       - '**.md'
       - .github/workflows/faux-unittest.yaml